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holding tank gauge
Moderator: Jeremyvmd
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holding tank gauge
I am considering adding an external monitor gauge to my new holding tank. Has anyone used one on with success or otherwise?
Matura
1981 43' Albin Trawler
Groton CT
1981 43' Albin Trawler
Groton CT
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Re: holding tank gauge
I installed a Snake River system in mine. Fiberglass tank. Works fine.
I do not believe they are in business any longer as the same company. You'll have to do a search.
I do not believe they are in business any longer as the same company. You'll have to do a search.
Formerly
1983 40 Albin trunk cabin
Attitude Adjustment
Mystic, CT
1983 40 Albin trunk cabin
Attitude Adjustment
Mystic, CT
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Re: holding tank gauge
Profile Tank Monitor. Worked so well on my holding tank that I installed one on my fresh water tank. Check out http://www.ferriellosales.com/Monitoring_Systems.html
Jim S.
2003 28 TE - Full Circle
2003 28 TE - Full Circle
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Re: holding tank gauge
Are you using an outside or inside of tank sensor device?
Matura
1981 43' Albin Trawler
Groton CT
1981 43' Albin Trawler
Groton CT
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Re: holding tank gauge
The sensors are foils that adhere to the outside of the tank. No worries about fouling of sensor rods.
Jim S.
2003 28 TE - Full Circle
2003 28 TE - Full Circle
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Re: holding tank gauge
I had installed the plastic rod type from Fireboy in my 28 holding and water tank. Worked great for the water tank, but total junk in the holding tank as it would foul and not read accurately. Sealand / VacuFlsh use a series of multiple floats and these work very well, but if I were starting from scratch on the holding tank I'd go with the exterior foil type by Scad or others.
Last edited by Pitou on Thu Dec 21, 2017 10:03 am, edited 1 time in total.
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Former Boats:
- 2006 31TE / Hull# 221
Cummins QSC 8.3 / 500 hp
December '13 - April '23
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Cummins 6BTA 370 hp / Alaskan Bulkhead
April '04 ~ May '13
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Former Boats:
- 2006 31TE / Hull# 221
Cummins QSC 8.3 / 500 hp
December '13 - April '23
- 2002 / 28TE / Hull# 614
Cummins 6BTA 370 hp / Alaskan Bulkhead
April '04 ~ May '13
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Re: holding tank gauge
I'm considering a "Scad Solo Tank Monitor". It uses external sensors and was recommended by "Practical Sailor", a reference that has proved quite accurate over the years.
Matura
1981 43' Albin Trawler
Groton CT
1981 43' Albin Trawler
Groton CT
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Re: holding tank gauge
We installed the Scad three years ago. Works great
Don.
Don.
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